Chapter 93 Regret for Past Neglect

Chapter 93 Regret for Past Neglect

After a long pause, Cheng Lanzhou finally uttered the words she had been holding back for so long: "Thank you."

Jiang Yutang stared at him blankly for a moment before smiling in relief.

That's true, what could Cheng Lanzhou possibly say given her personality, even though she didn't know what the other person was thanking her for.

Whether it was the risky trip back to find him a few days ago, or giving her medicine to Cheng Daier today, she didn't care what the reason was.

But for some inexplicable reason, I felt somewhat disappointed.

"You're welcome, it was nothing." Jiang Yutang looked down at Cheng Lanzhou's shadow, then at her own.

"If there's nothing else, Young Master Cheng, you should go back and rest."

Upon hearing the address "Young Master Cheng," Cheng Lanzhou's brows furrowed even more, but he still nodded calmly before turning and leaving.

Jiang Yutang returned to her bamboo mat and lay down, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep again.

If Cheng Lanzhou hadn't suddenly come to find her, making her make that trip, she probably would have already endured the discomfort of menstrual cramps and fallen into a deep sleep.

She stared at the night sky with her eyes open until she finally drifted off to sleep in the early hours of the morning.

The next morning, when Jiang Yutang woke up, she felt that the pain in her lower abdomen had lessened considerably, and she felt much better.

It seems that yesterday's hot pot with rabbit meat provided some energy. As for menstrual cramps, once you get through the most painful first three days, they will gradually get better.

Everyone gathered around to drink porridge. Jiang Yutang held her bowl and listened to her brothers chatting.

Speaking of their current location, Jiang Sumin said with a touch of emotion, "At this pace, we're probably still more than a month away from our destination. We've finally made it halfway."

"Half?" Jiang Huaiyu sipped the porridge in her mouth. "That's pretty fast."

Jiang Shengan breathed a sigh of relief: "Yes, I wasn't used to it at first, and now I'm even more so."

Jiang Yutang couldn't help but sigh. He had already covered half of the thousands of miles of exile journey in his daily toil.

She looked down at the white porridge in the bowl and suddenly found it much sweeter.

Once she arrived in Danzhou, settled her family, and ensured their safety, she could return to the modern world with peace of mind and take good care of her grandfather.

Although the refresh pattern of the transmigration book is still being verified, she feels at ease as long as she can have one chance to go back.

But this hope didn't last long before concerns about reality surfaced.

Jiang Yutang quickly realized that the road ahead would only be more difficult.

They had already left the warm and humid southern region and were heading north. Having lived in the south for many years, the sudden move to the drier, more temperature-sensitive north would require considerable effort just to adapt.

More importantly, Danzhou is an extremely cold border region, and by the time they arrive at their destination, it will be the season for cooler temperatures there.

Without enough warm clothing, and facing an unfamiliar environment and potentially harsher conditions, even reaching the finish line won't immediately bring relief.

The more she thought about it, the more worried she became. Her brows furrowed unconsciously, and she even slowed down her movements while drinking porridge.

"Little sister, what's wrong?"

Jiang Songzhi's concerned voice came from beside her: "Are you still feeling unwell? You don't look too good."

Jiang Yutang shook her head, staring at the white porridge in her bowl, and said truthfully, "I was just thinking about what to do after we get to Danzhou."

Jiang Songzhi was taken aback, then smiled gently, raised his hand and patted her head softly, his tone firm and reassuring.

"Silly girl, why are you thinking about these things? With me and your brothers here, we will never let you suffer. Once we get there, we'll figure out how to make a living. Everything will be alright, don't worry."

Looking into the other person's gentle eyes and listening to his firm promise, Jiang Yutang's worries suddenly dissipated.

Yes, she's not alone; she has family members with her to start a business in ancient times, which is a rare experience.

After the team set off, they traveled for another hour on the bumpy dirt road.

Seeing that Mu Shi had been carrying Xiaoxiao all morning and her arms were almost numb, Jiang Yutang turned around and went over to her, saying, "Sister-in-law, let me carry her for a while, you can rest."

"Oh." Mu smiled and handed the child over, thanking her softly.

Jiang Yutang took the soft, smiling child and lowered her head to make the child laugh, but out of the corner of her eye, she inadvertently caught sight of Cheng Lanzhou at the end of the line.

He was carrying Cheng Daier on his back, walking steadily, trying to minimize the bumps on the person on his back.

Lin followed beside him, hurrying on their way without saying a word.

It seems that although ibuprofen can relieve pain, it cannot boost energy and spirits, and Cheng Dai'er is still too weak to walk.

Finally, it was lunchtime for a rest. Cheng Lanzhou carefully put Cheng Dai'er down and handed her over to Lin Shi for care. Then he headed straight for the Jiang family's residence.

"Could I borrow your pot? I'd like to boil some water."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Songzhi took the pot off the cart and placed it on the ground: "My family just needed it, so I might as well cook a little extra."

Thank you.

Cheng Lanzhou nodded solemnly and stood aside to wait, his gaze unconsciously drifting towards Jiang Yutang, who was resting with her child not far away.

After hesitating for a long time, he couldn't help but ask, "Is Jiang Yutang... feeling unwell?"

Jiang Songzhi was taken aback. First, he didn't expect him to ask this question, and second, he didn't expect that Cheng Lanzhou, who had been married to his younger sister for more than a year, would actually address her by her full name.

He scratched his face somewhat embarrassedly and replied in a low voice, "It's just... a girl's habit."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Lanzhou instantly understood that Jiang Yutang was also experiencing menstrual cramps.

He stared at the water in the pot and suddenly fell into a reverie.

During the days they spent together at the General's Mansion, Jiang Yutang did indeed experience periods of depression and paleness. However, every time she saw him, she would force a smile and pretend nothing had happened.

He always thought she was a pretentious person. If she were really uncomfortable, she would definitely whine and complain to him like other women. If she wasn't, she was probably just faking it to gain sympathy.

Only now did he realize his ignorance and prejudice.

He suddenly recalled everything that had happened on the road to exile. Even last night, when he was still feeling unwell, he still gave his medicine to his sister first. A belated sense of guilt overwhelmed him instantly.

He never truly cared about her, and even misunderstood her for so long.

I wonder if my mother and elder sister cared for me when I was unwell during the year I spent in the General's Mansion.

Seeing his increasingly somber expression and the complex emotions swirling between his brows, Jiang Songzhi wisely refrained from saying anything more and silently added firewood to boil water.

The water boiled quickly, and Cheng Lanzhou scooped out a full bowl and handed it to Cheng Lanzhou: "Here, be careful, it's hot."

Then he scooped up another bowl and carefully handed it to Jiang Yutang.

Jiang Yutang took the steaming stainless steel bowl, smiled and spoke to Jiang Songzhi, her faint dimples on her cheeks making her look serene and gentle.

Cheng Lanzhou unconsciously tightened his grip on the bowl in his hand. After returning to the resting place, he handed the hot water to Cheng Daier: "Be careful, it's hot. Wait until it cools down before drinking."

Cheng Dai'er nodded with a pale face and moved closer to the tree behind her.

Perhaps sensing that Cheng Lanzhou's expression was a little off, or perhaps it was just a tacit understanding between the siblings, she felt that her brother seemed to have something on his mind, so she asked him.

"Lanzhou, is something on your mind?"